Hitting From Hardpan
June 17, 2009 by admin
photo credit: eMaringolo Chipping from hardpan can be a relatively difficult shot if you do not know exactly how to play it. To make this type of shot less difficult play the ball back in your stance. Make sure that the heel of your club is off the ground which can be done by standing closer to the ball. The shaft should be perpendicular to the ground.
Swing with a putting stroke and make sure you keep the clubface square to the target. It is critical that you make contact with the ball first without scuffing the ground behind the ball. Hitting behind the ball will bounce the club into the ball and ruin the shot. Keep your lower body completely still and swing primarily with your arms as you would in putting.
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